• Elementary School Program (4th through 6th grade girls)
• Middle School Program (7th and 8th grade girls)
• High School Program (9th and 10th grade girls)

DATES & TIMES

• June 30th through August 1st, 2008 (no program on July 4th)
• Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm (Before and after school care available for an additional charge)

COST

• $225 for the full summer program
• Financial aid is available for those who would be unable to attend without this help.

LOCATION
2917 8th St. NE
Washington DC, 20017
(Click here for a map)

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

• Summer PALS offer academic classes in Math, English, and Science.
• Drama, Dance, Chorus and Art classes are an essential part of the program and an excellent opportunity for each student to discover and develop their artistic talents and public speaking abilities.
• Weekly field trips are planned to encourage education and entertaining venues for the students during the summer.
• The PALS Character program seeks to help students building strong ethical principles and good habits (virtues); this is possible through advisor's formal instruction and one-on-one advising. All students participate in a character class.
• An advisor is assigned per each student; she will serve as a friend and role model. The advisors help the student cultivate their personal development as well as to appreciate this summer experience.
• PALS philosophy is based on a Christian understanding of the human person. PALS believes that human success, especially personal success, is the result of a person's attitude, goals, tireless effort, good habits, unquestionable ethical conduct, competence and willingness to serve others.
• The PALS program continues throughout the school year on Saturday mornings.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

• Parents/Guardians play an essential role in a child's personal development and academic success.
• A parent/guardian interview is a key part of the acceptance process.
• During the course of the program open communication is encouraged and fostered between parents/guardians and the staff.
• For more information regarding parent activities, visit the Parents Page.

ELEMENTARY PALS
For an introduction to the E-PALS program click E-PALS

For students entering 4th, 5th & 6th grades, send application, 3rd quarter report card, and recent photo to:
Theresa Kolf, E-PALS Director
2917 8th St. NE, Washington DC 20017
tkolf@helpingkids.org

PALS & PALS II
For an introduction to the PALS program click PALS
For an introduction to the PALS II program click PALS II

For students entering 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th grades, send application, 3rd quarter report card and recent photo to:
Angela Albrecht, PALS Director
2917 8th St. NE, Washington DC 20017
aalbrecht@helpingkids.org

Students who register online will have to bring report card and photo to interview.